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Bi syndrome is formed by the combined action of wind, cold, and dampness pathogens. Its manifestations include muscle numbness and insensitivity, or pain. This occurs due to the deficiency of the body's healthy qi, leading to open cou li (skin texture and pores) and invasion by external pathogens.

Jin Bi (Sinew Bi): If Bi pathogen is contracted in summer, it develops into Ji Bi (Muscle Bi). If Ji Bi persists and is re-exposed to pathogens, the disease transmits to the Spleen. Symptoms include flaccidity and weakness of the four limbs, coughing, and vomiting. If Bi pathogen is contracted in autumn, it develops into Pi Bi (Skin Bi). The symptom of Pi Bi is loss of sensation in the skin. If Pi Bi persists, the disease transmits to the Lung. Symptoms include rapid breathing, panting, and chest pain. If Bi pathogen is contracted in winter, it develops into Gu Bi (Bone Bi). Symptoms of Gu Bi include heavy bones that are difficult to lift, immobility, and pain. If Gu Bi persists and is re-exposed to pathogens, the disease transmits to the Kidney. Symptoms include abdominal distension. Pulse diagnosis: a large and choppy pulse indicates Bi; a rapid/tight pulse indicates Bi; a choppy and tight pulse also indicates Bi.

For treating Wind-Bi causing dizziness and heaviness of the head and eyes, and pain in joints and extremities, Xixin San (Asarum Powder) is indicated.
Xixin (Asarum Herba, 1 liang), Chifuling (Polyporus, 1 liang), Baizhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma, 1 liang), Xiongqiong (Ligusticum Rhizome, 1 liang), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix, 1 liang, with radix removed), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, 1 liang, sliced and slightly stir-fried), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 1.5 liang, honey-fried and slightly stir-fried, sliced), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata, 1 liang, processed until cracked, skin and umbilicus removed). The above herbs are coarsely crushed. Take 4 qian per dose, add 1 zhong of water, decoct until 0.6 zhong remains, remove dregs, and take warm at any time.

For treating Wind-Bi causing flaccidity and weakness of the four limbs, inability to move them voluntarily, Mahuang San (Ephedra Powder) is indicated.
Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba, 1 liang, with roots and nodes removed), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix, 1 liang, with crown removed), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata, 1 liang, processed until cracked, skin and umbilicus removed), Xiongqiong (Ligusticum Rhizome, 1 liang), Guixin (Cinnamomi Ramulus, 1 liang), Yu (Dioscoreae Bulbiferae, 1 liang), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 1 liang, honey-fried and slightly stir-fried, sliced). The above herbs are coarsely crushed. Take 4 qian per dose, add 1 zhong of water, decoct until 0.6 zhong remains, remove dregs, and take warm at any time.

For treating Wind-Bi causing joint stiffness and numbness of hands and feet, Baihua She San (White-Flowered Snake Powder) is indicated.
Baihua She (Zaocys, 2 liang, soaked in wine, roasted until slightly yellow, skin and bones removed), Baifuzi (Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma, 1 liang, processed until cracked), Cishi (Magnetitum, 1 liang, calcined and quenched in wine seven times, finely ground), Jiangcan (Bombyx Batryticatus, 0.5 liang, slightly stir-fried), Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix, 0.5 liang), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix, 0.5 liang, with crown removed), Tiannanxing (Arisaematis Rhizoma, 0.5 liang, processed until cracked), Renshen (Ginseng Radix, 0.5 liang, with crown removed), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma, 0.5 liang, processed until cracked, sliced). The above herbs are ground into fine powder. Take 1 qian per dose, mix with warm wine.

For treating Wind-Bi causing numbness of hands and feet, Qianghuo San (Notopterygium Powder) is indicated.
Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix, 1 liang), Hanfangji (Stephaniae Tetrandrae Radix, 1 liang), Jingjie (Schizonepetae Spica, 1 bundle), Yiyiren (Coicis Semen, 2 liang), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix, 1 liang, with crown removed), Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba, 1 liang, with roots and nodes removed), Guixin (Cinnamomi Ramulus, 1 liang), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 1 liang, honey-fried and slightly stir-fried, sliced), Xixin (Asarum Herba, 1 liang), Baizhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma, 1 liang). The above herbs are ground into fine powder. Take 2 qian per dose, mix with warm wine.

For treating Wind-Bi causing heaviness of the body, difficulty in movement, and frequent fatigue, Duhuo San (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix Powder) is indicated.
Duhuo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix, 3 fen), Bixie (Dioscoreae Hypoglaucae Rhizoma, 1 liang), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix, 1 liang, with crown removed), Xixin (Asarum Herba, 1 liang), Renshen (Ginseng Radix, 1 liang, with crown removed), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma, 1 liang, processed until cracked, sliced). The above herbs are ground into fine powder. Take 2 qian per dose, mix with warm wine at any time.

For treating Wind injury due to deficiency, causing weakness of hands and feet, dryness of limbs, and numbness from Wind-Bi, Tianma Wan (Gastrodia Pill) is indicated.
Tianma (Gastrodiae Rhizoma, 1 liang), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix, 0.5 liang), Renshen (Ginseng Radix, 0.5 liang, with crown removed), Chifuling (Polyporus, 0.5 liang), Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix, 0.5 liang), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix, 0.5 liang), Niuxi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix, 2 liang, soaked in wine, roasted until slightly yellow and dry), Ganju (Chrysanthemi Flos, 0.5 liang), Duzhong (Eucommiae Cortex, 1 liang, with rough bark removed, roasted until slightly yellow). The above herbs are ground into fine powder, mixed with refined honey, pounded five hundred times, and formed into pills the size of wutong seeds. Take 10 pills per dose, at any time, with warm wine.

For treating Cold-Wind invading muscles, blocking Qi and Blood circulation, causing numbness of limbs, pulling pain in the waist and back, and Wind-Bi pain, [Name Missing] Wan is indicated.
Dilong (Pheretima, 1 liang, stir-fried, legs removed), Hu Jinggu (Pantheris Os, 3 fen, soaked in wine, roasted until yellow), Chuan Wutou (Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix, 3 fen, processed until cracked, skin and umbilicus removed), Bai Jili (Tribuli Fructus, 1 liang, slightly stir-fried, crushed and sifted), Baihua She (Zaocys, 2 liang, soaked in wine, roasted until slightly yellow, skin and bones removed), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix, 3 fen, with crown removed). The above herbs are ground into fine powder, mixed with refined honey, pounded three hundred times, and formed into pills the size of wutong seeds. Take 10 pills per dose, at any time, with Bohe Tang (Mentha Decoction) or wine.

For treating Wind-Bi causing weakness of hands and feet, inability to extend or lift them, Wushe Wan (Water Snake Pill) is indicated.
Wushe (Zaocys, 3 liang, soaked in wine, roasted until slightly yellow, skin and bones removed), Tiannanxing (Arisaematis Rhizoma, 1 liang, processed until cracked), Ganxie (Scorpio, 1 liang, slightly stir-fried), Baifuzi (Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma, 1 liang, processed until cracked), Tianma (Gastrodiae Rhizoma, 1 liang), Guixin (Cinnamomi Ramulus, 1 liang), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma, 1 liang, processed until cracked, sliced), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata, 1 liang, processed until cracked, skin and umbilicus removed). The above herbs are ground into fine powder, mixed with refined honey, pounded three hundred times, and formed into pills the size of wutong seeds. Take 10 pills per dose, at any time, with hot Doulin Jiu (Bean-Dripping Wine).

For treating Wind-Bi where Ying and Wei Qi do not circulate, causing pain in the four limbs, Qianghuo Wan (Notopterygium Pill) is indicated.
Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix, 1 liang), Tianma (Gastrodiae Rhizoma, 1 liang), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata, 1.5 liang, processed until cracked, skin and umbilicus removed), Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba, 1 liang, with roots and nodes removed), Guixin (Cinnamomi Ramulus, 3 fen, slightly stir-fried), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 1 fen, honey-fried and slightly stir-fried, sliced). The above herbs are ground into fine powder, mixed with refined honey, pounded three hundred times, and formed into pills the size of wutong seeds. Take 10 pills per dose, at any time, with warm wine.

Another prescription.
Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba, 5 liang, weighed after removing roots and nodes), Guixin (Cinnamomi Ramulus, 2 liang). The above herbs are finely ground. Decoct in 2 sheng of wine over slow fire until it resembles maltose syrup. Take one tea spoon per dose, at any time, mixed with hot wine, frequently administered until sweating occurs.

Another prescription.
Chuan Wutou (Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix, 2 liang, peeled, chopped, and stir-fried with soybeans until bean juice appears, then stop), Ganxie (Scorpio, 0.5 liang, slightly stir-fried). The above herbs are ground into powder. Boil 1 zhong of strong vinegar until it forms a paste, then form into pills the size of mung beans. Take at any time, with warm [wine/decoction] (text cuts off here).